Latest Mining Leadership News

Patriot Resources has appointed mining engineer and finance expert Dominic Duggan as CEO to spearhead development of its high-grade silver and gold projects across Peru, Zambia, and Canada.

Austin Metals has secured $3 million in new funding to accelerate exploration at its Austin Gold Project, targeting promising Vadrians-style gold mineralisation at Brunswick Hill in Western Australia’s Murchison region.

Sky Metals has launched a major drilling campaign at its Tallebung Tin Project, aiming to expand high-grade resources and update its Mineral Resource Estimate. Meanwhile, a metallurgical breakthrough at Doradilla confirms its potential as a second key tin asset.

Bellevue Gold Limited reported a strong December quarter with rising grades and record ore mined, alongside a strategic reduction in its hedge book ahead of schedule. The company also achieved net zero emissions at its flagship project, underscoring its operational and sustainability credentials.

Wia Gold has appointed mining veteran Henk Diederichs as Managing Director and CEO, signaling a strategic shift as the Kokoseb Gold Project in Namibia moves toward a Definitive Feasibility Study.

VRX Silica Limited has announced a strategic leadership transition with Tony Swiericzuk appointed as CEO, succeeding Bruce Maluish who will step down in 2026 but remain on the board. This move positions VRX to advance its Arrowsmith North silica sand project towards production.

KGL Resources has appointed Sam Strohmayr as its new CEO, bringing deep global mining expertise, while also establishing a new operations office in Darwin to bolster stakeholder engagement.

Atomic Eagle Limited announces Phil Hoskins as new CEO following Daniel Major's unexpected non-start, spotlighting the Muntanga Uranium Project's substantial resource base.

Arcadia Minerals announces key leadership departures and a strategic pivot towards gold and critical minerals acquisitions, alongside planned drilling at its promising TVC Project in Namibia.

Antares Metals Limited (ASX, AM5) has announced a significant acquisition of gold and base metals assets in Western Australia, positioning itself for a maiden drilling campaign in early 2026.

Deep Yellow Limited has appointed Greg Field as its new Managing Director and CEO, aiming to leverage his extensive project execution experience to advance key uranium projects in Namibia and Australia.

Metal Bank Limited is set to complete its acquisition of Hastings Technology Metals' gold assets, bolstering its Western Australia portfolio and appointing Tim Gilbert as CEO to drive its transition from explorer to producer.